Q: Entered US illegally 20yrs ago. Im 25, married to US citizen who had a history of cancer. Any laws that will help me???
I was 4 years of age when I entered the US along with my mother. At that time she was eligible for a social and drivers license but she does not have a green card. She applied for refugee, there is a case number that was closed and she does not have a order of deportation.she said I was added to that but we don't know for sure. I'm now 25 married to a US citizen who had a history with cancer. Will I have to leave the US to get a residency or is there any law that will help me in any way??
A: You may benefit under the new Deferred Action program. You may also be able to apply for a greencard based upon your marriage. You will need to provide more information regarding when and how you entered the US, and you will need to obtain a copy of your mother's asylum application.
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